A photo of the day thread

[Wildbill]

First introduction to moving water
After shooting the rapids a wee play in a friendly stopper

 

[Northernraider]

This couple enjoying lunch on a motorway Aire on there boat ?
Strange or what !View attachment 178874

Maybe theyve had a message from the almighty.
If it starts raining get the hell out of there

 

[Cliffdale]

Flipping rain!

 

[Cliffdale]

A visitor in the rain!

 

[Langtoftlad]

Only start worrying if she knocks on your door want to come in & shelter from the rain .

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[maison]

Fantastic view!
Is that a miniature table and chair set - or large teddies?

A bit of both really. They were placed to advertise the bar at the midway point of the chair lifts.

 

[Don Quixote]

Guess this is not going to happen today.............. Sunny Norfolk

 

[wiljoy]

Just finished signwriting a fully restored 1966 ERF truck. Beautiful motor.

 

[CWH]

Skye Highland Games

We had a lovely sunny day, all day today! Massive crowds, incredibly good sport. The competitions are run on a traditional basis - for example, the high jump is done 'grass-to-grass' (ie with no landing mats) and the only accepted technique is scissors - no 'Fosbury Flop' allowed here!

 

[CWH]

Have you watched a traditional Throwing the Hammer contest as done in Highland Games? The competitors stand still, swing the hammer (a 22lb ball on the end of a 4 foot shaft) and throw it over their shoulder as far as they can. Ever wondered how they maintain their stability with all that force going on? Here's the trick: they anchor themselves to the ground with a pair of evil-looking blades attached to the soles of their shoes!

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[CWH]

Sword Dance

And especially for @Anthea M : what do Scottish Dancers wear between performances?

 

[CWH]

Heavy Field events

Consists of a lot of big men throwing heavy stuff around - Hammer, ball-and-chain, stone...

... and this one, a 56lb / 4 stone weight, from a stand, one-handed, vertically over a bar. Today they got to FIFTEEN FEET!!!!! How high does 15 feet look? - this high!

and this is the World Champion from Poland (came second today) you can just see the weight at the level of the bar

 

[CWH]

Tossing the Caber

The Caber at 22 feet is a mighty piece of wood.

How many stewards does it take to carry a caber to the thrower? - this many:

then the competitor steadies it ready to pick it up

balances himself with the caber

runs a few steps and aims to throw it end-over-end

The first caber used today defeated all-comers, it was so heavy (remember these guys were professional international competitors); so a second one was brought out.

I had a great day!

 

[Carol]

One of my special memories is of a weekend spent at Balmoral, with the Queen in attendance yet all so relaxed, so I could immerse myself in your picture, looked as if you had a really good day.

 

[CWH]

One of my special memories is of a weekend spent at Balmoral, with the Queen in attendance yet all so relaxed, so I could immerse myself in your picture, looked as if you had a really good day.

Amazing to see these world-class athletes in the lovely setting of "The Lump"

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[Anthea M]

Amazing to see these world-class athletes in the lovely setting of "The Lump"

Stunning Photos! And what a lovely setting and weather. We saw one at Killin a few years back but it was grey and wet but still enjoyable to watch.

 

[Wildbill]

Wouldn't actually call it the photo of the day
But someone is having fun
Bill

 

[Madcaravanner]

for those about to visit Twin Lakes

 

[JJ]

More fires in the distance...

JJ

 

[SueTayBon]

Bristol Balloon Fetival tonight

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[SueTayBon]

My fav ballon

 

[Don Quixote]

Not my work, but this would make you just out of your skin...................

 

[Kevinthecat]

More from the Bristol Balloon Festival

 

[minipoppy]

Breakfast by the Seine

 

[scousebird]

View attachment 179404 Breakfast by the Seine

One of our favourite aires

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[Kevinthecat]

View attachment 179404 Breakfast by the Seine

Don't fall in, or you will be in seine

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

View attachment 179404 Breakfast by the Seine

Looks lovely but I don't think my two Jacks will be as well behaved as yours, soon as they see water they are off and in..

 

[Hellski]

View attachment 179404 Breakfast by the Seine

Brings back happy memories of our first trip to France in June, in fact it was our first experience of an Aire and set the bar high for the rest of the holiday.

 

[dabhand]

Me and Richard Thomson, Cropredy Festival

 

[big bertha]

Stunning Photos! And what a lovely setting and weather. We saw one at Killin a few years back but it was grey and wet but still enjoyable to watch.

we're at Killin just now, still grey

and wet but chillin in Killin.

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